Glocks just aren't my thing...

[Ed Hamberger]

I'm with Islander.
Born in the '50s and love my Glocks.

Born in '42 and I've never owned a Glock. They may be one of the most reliable handguns around today, but their not my type, their unattractive... I'm sorry, I know that has nothing to with reliability and accuracy, but those are my feelings toward the line of firearms. :smile:

 

[BigSlick]

+1. I am 61. I owned a 1911 once. Not my favorite design. I know some love them. To each their own. Much rather have a HK, Sig or Glock. In it's time the 1911 was a great design. At one time the Model T was a great design also but I would not trade my car for one to drive.

I have to agree with HK4U on this one. I have shot many 1911's and don't really care for them. However I do own 3 Glocks. I must admit that a first I didn't care for their looks but all that nonsense changed after I had the chance to shoot one. After thousands of rounds down range over a period of 15 years I have never had a hiccup.

 

[GeneM]

This sounds like everyone is just trying to dis each others guns. I own a Glock 19 and I think it is great. I also have a Colt 1911 , Sig, Taurus and xdm9. I think they are great guns too.

 

[HK4U]

This sounds like everyone is just trying to dis each others guns. I own a Glock 19 and I think it is great. I also have a Colt 1911 , Sig, Taurus and xdm9. I think they are great guns too.

I do not think most of us are trying to dis others guns. I know I wasn't. It just shows that when it comes ro a carry piece one size, or kind, does not fit all. Everyone is differant so each should go with what works for them.

 

[jtg452]

This sounds like everyone is just trying to dis each others guns. I own a Glock 19 and I think it is great. I also have a Colt 1911 , Sig, Taurus and xdm9. I think they are great guns too.

Not me Gene. I used to work at a gun shop and I sold a BUNCH of Glocks (and Smith & Wesson Sigmas and HK USP's and Kel-Tec's- all polymer framed guns).

I feel that the Glock is a fantastic design -aside from some features that come down to personal preferences. I just don't like them personally and I have found that they don't point naturally IN MY HAND as well as other designs. Once I get it situated where it is pointing straight, it shoots fantastically with a very pleasant recoil in comparison to other similar guns even when shooting hot 10mm from a Glock 20.

BUT, since it is first and foremost a self defense firearm, I will not rely on a gun that I am betting my life on that I have to hunt and find the proper master grip on.

 

[GeneM]

I don't realy think you guys don't like other guns and I know everyone has their favorites. That is just the way it was sounding to me. You guys give a lot of help to others no matter what kind of gun they have.

 

[TooCalm]

I'm hoping to purchase a Glock 26. They are Ugly Ducklings, but they are the AK-47s of pistols. I'm a Baby Boomer to.

 

[gonkrzy]

I happen to love 1911's...own 4 of them, usually carrying one of them...or a Kahr Mk9. That being said, my nightstand weapon is a Glock 21 with a surefire slung underneath...with a Kriss/Glock 30 round mag. How's that for a contradiction?

 

[6shootercarry]

I don't realy think you guys don't like other guns and I know everyone has their favorites. That is just the way it was sounding to me. You guys give a lot of help to others no matter what kind of gun they have.

Sounding? It must be the TV up really loud...:sarcastic:

It gets like that here sometimes. Thick skin is not required, but it may help... State your opinion if you have one and stick with it.

Welcome to the fun...

 

[B2Tall]

I've never been crazy about the ergonomics of Glocks. That being said, I shoot my buddy's G23 better and more accurately than any of my own pistols. Go figure.

 

[handgonnetoter]

While I don't agree with the 1911 comment, the Hi-Power is by far the ugliest gun I have ever seen. Yet at the same time it has a certain type of appeal that has put the gun on my list to buy. I guess that is what happens when you don't change the design of something for almost 100 years.

Yea, its weird how that works huh?:wacko:

 

[handgonnetoter]

I've never been crazy about the ergonomics of Glocks. That being said, I shoot my buddy's G23 better and more accurately than any of my own pistols. Go figure.

I think, for me anyway, the grip angle allows me to "lean" into the gun and just plain ol' shoot it better.leasantry:

 

[JrFreak]

I love my Glock 27. I'll carry it around comfortably and you can lug around your heavy 1911.

Do you 1911 guys have to carry a brink on the other side to even out the weight distribution?

 

[jtg452]

I love my Glock 27. I'll carry it around comfortably and you can lug around your heavy 1911.

Do you 1911 guys have to carry a brink on the other side to even out the weight distribution?

Nope, just a spare mag.:biggrin:

My 1911 carry gun is actually a Para Ordnance, so 13 rounds of .45 goes a long way to balancing out the P13 on the other hip.

At least I don't have to worry about my gun melting if there's a fire at the house. :to_pick_ones_nose:

I might have to replace the grips, but not the frame.:sarcastic::sarcastic: